For some classrooms, a dedicated calming corner provides students with a place they can go to take scheduled breaks throughout the day or when they need to regroup. Cozy, flexible seating is a common feature of a calming corner along with favorite books or fidgets.
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| cozy corner with classroom library Kelli Medina Monticello Elementary, Huber Heights |
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| Sensory corner with tent, beanbags, and heavy work shelving job Rhonda Brunk Trotwood ELC Preschool, Trotwood |
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| Calming corner with artwork and counting activity Barbara Martin Watts Middle School, Centerville |
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| portable bean bag with favorite book Therese Garrison Helke Elementary, Vandalia |
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| Back rest with weighted blanket Sandy Beck Broadway Elementary, Tipp City |
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| Khristie Reed Kettering Middle School, Kettering |
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| Megan Kelly Beavertown Elementary, Kettering |
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| Christine Scarborough Tecumseh Elementary, Xenia |
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| Jordan Bauman Baker Middle School, Fairborn |
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| Katy Philpot Rosa Parks ELC Preschool, Dayton |
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| Bobbi Jo Chapman Snyder Park Elementary, Springfield |
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| Karen Shires Valley Elementary, Beavercreek |
Some students require more physical boundaries to keep them in the designated area and to reduce visual clutter while they are taking their sensory break. Classroom equipment such as dividers, shelving, or filing cabinets are great physical boundaries. Curtains provide an easy way to close off the space as well.
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| hallway calming space between filing cabinets Sandy Beck Broadway Elementary, Tipp City |
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| tent with inflatable mattress and fidgets Lindsey Woods Fairborn Primary, Fairborn |
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| calming space between shelves with deep breathing folder Emily Ottmar Stevenson Elementary, Mad River |
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| calming spaces in classroom closets Angela Crum Parkwood Elementary, Beavercreek |
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| Emily Ottmar Stevenson Elementary, Mad River |
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| Mark Tracy Wright Brothers Elementary, Huber Heights |
Tents can be another great way to create physical boundaries. Both stationary and pop-up tents are popular options. *It is worth noting that some students with sensory needs are bothered by the vinyl texture of some tents.*
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| Keelin DiMuccio Fairbrook Elementary, Beavercreek |
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| Marissa Calhoun Fairbrook Elementary, Beavercreek |
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| Rylie Jarrett Stevenson Elementary, Mad River |
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| Margaux Mayhew Rosa Parks ELC, Dayton |
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| Taylor Ruef Stevenson Elementary, Mad River |
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| Tabitha Eaton Main Elementary, Beavercreek |
Larger classrooms sometimes have a bigger space to dedicate to sensory equipment and supports.
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| reading loft with sensory space underneath Kim Hampton Broadway Elementary, Tipp City |
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| Pandy Pugh Indian Riffle Elementary, Kettering |
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| Jessica Ward Rolling Hills Elementary, Northeastern |
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| Amy Beanblossom Arcanum Elementary, Arcanum |
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| Jennifer Jette Vandalia-Butler High School, Vandalia |
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| Katy Boston Morton Middle School, Vandalia |
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